Supporting Hospice Care: Thrifting with a purpose

With a heavy emphasis on shopping and buying in this day and age, it can be refreshing to find ways to shop that support a cause that truly make a difference in people’s lives. The Humble Hare thrift stores benefiting Mountain Valley are one such avenue!

Mountain Valley has two charming thrift stores located in Mount Airy, NC, and Sparta, NC. Both stores offer more than just pre-loved treasures; they provide crucial support to hospice patients and their loved ones. By shopping at The Humble Hare, patrons directly contribute to funding hospice care and related programs that offer comfort, support, and specialized care during some of life’s most challenging moments.

At these stores, every purchase, donation, and volunteered hour allows proceeds of the stores to help in providing much-needed services to members of the community facing serious illness.

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Here’s how you can join the movement and make a difference:

Shop with a purpose

Every item purchased from these thrift stores goes beyond a simple transaction to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients and their families.

Donate generously

Spring cleaning? Moving homes? Instead of discarding gently used items, consider donating them to your local hospice thrift store. Your pre-loved possessions can find new life in someone else’s home while benefiting a good cause! Whether it’s clothing, household goods, or furniture, your donations fuel our mission of providing compassionate end-of-life care. Click here for donation guidelines.

Volunteer your time

Our thrift stores rely on volunteers to sort donations, staff the box truck, organize shelves, and assist customers. By offering your time and skills, you become an integral part of the hospice support system. Whether you’re a student looking for community service hours or a retiree seeking purposeful engagement, volunteering at a hospice thrift store is a fulfilling way to give back.

Spread the word

Beyond shopping and volunteering, spreading awareness about hospice thrift stores is crucial. Share your thrift store finds on social media, host donation drives in your community, or simply tell friends and family about the meaningful impact these stores have. Every conversation sparks potential support and brings hospice services closer to those in need.

By supporting The Humble Hare thrift stores, you can transform everyday actions into extraordinary acts of kindness. Whether you’re hunting for hidden treasures, decluttering your home, or seeking purposeful volunteer opportunities, these thrift stores offer a pathway to supporting compassionate end-of-life care in our communities.